• Grapes and
Raisins can
cause
irreversible
damage to the
kidneys,
possible
resulting in
death.
• Ingesting as
few as 4-5
grapes or
raisins can be
poisonous to a
20 pound dog,
though the exact
toxic dose is
not established.
• Signs of
toxicity include
vomiting, loss
of appetite,
diarrhea,
abdominal pain,
decreased urine
production and
weakness.
• Onset of signs
typically occurs
within 24 hours
(though they can
start just a few
hours after
consumption)

• Chocolate and
cocoa contain a
chemical called
theobromide that
can adversely
affect the
heart, lungs,
kidney and
central nervous
system.
• Pure baking
chocolate is
most toxic,
while milk
chocolate
requires a
higher quantity
to cause harm. A
20 pound dog can
be poisoned
after consuming
about 2 ounces
of baking
chocolate, but
it would take
nearly 20 ounces
of milk
chocolate to
cause harm.
Ingestion of
cacao bean mulch
can also be
toxic.
• Signs include
excitement,
tremors,
seizures,
vomiting,
diarrhea,
abnormal heart
rate/rhythm,
drunken gait,
hyperthermia and
coma.

• Caffeine is
quite similar to
the toxic
chemical in
chocolate. It
can damage the
heart, lungs,
kidney and
central nervous
system.
• Commons
sources of
toxicity include
caffeine pills,
coffee beans and
coffee, large
amounts of tea,
and chocolate.
• Signs
typically begin
with
restlessness,
hyperactivity
and vomiting.
These can be
followed by
panting,
weakness,
drunken gait
increased heart
rate, muscle
tremors and
convulsions.

• Macadamia
nuts, while
generally not
considered
fatal, can cause
your dog to
experience
severe illness.
• The actually
toxin is not
known, nor is
the mechanism of
toxicity.
• Ingestion of
just a handful
of nuts can
cause adverse
effects in any
dog.
• Signs include
vomiting,
weakness,
depression,
drunken gait,
joint/muscle
pain, and joint
swelling.
• Onset of signs
typically occurs
within 6-24
hours.

• Onions can
cause a form of
hemolytic anemia
called Heinz
body anemia, a
condition that
causes the
destruction of
red blood cells.
Kidney damage
may follow.
• Toxicity may
occur from
similar foods
such as garlic
and chives.
• It is not
clear what
quantity of
onions is
poisonous, but
the effects can
be cumulative.
Poisoning can
result from raw,
cooked and
dehydrated
forms. Avoid
feeding table
scraps and any
foods cooked
with onions
(including some
baby foods).
Check your
ingredients!
• Signs are
secondary to
anemia, such as
pale gums, rapid
heart rate,
weakness and
lethargy. Other
signs include
vomiting,
diarrhea, and
bloody urine.

• Alcoholic
beverages
contain ethanol
- a seriously
toxic chemical
compound that
causes central
nervous system
and respiratory
depression.
• Even small
amounts of
ethanol can
cause toxic
effects.
• Signs include
sedation,
depression,
lethargy,
weakness,
drunken gait and
hypothermia (low
body
temperature).
• Ethanol is
rapidly absorbed
into the system,
so it is
important to
seek medical
attention
quickly. It is
not usually
helpful to
induce vomiting.
Treatment
includes
aggressive
supportive care
with fluid
therapy and
medications.

• Uncooked yeast
dough contain
ethanol - a
seriously toxic
chemical
compound that
causes central
nervous system
and respiratory
depression.
• Even small
amounts of
ethanol can
cause toxic
effects.
• Signs include
sedation,
depression,
lethargy,
weakness,
drunken gait and
hypothermia (low
body
temperature).
• Ethanol is
rapidly absorbed
into the system,
so it is
important to
seek medical
attention
quickly. It is
not usually
helpful to
induce vomiting.
Treatment
includes
aggressive
supportive care
with fluid
therapy and
medications.

• Apple seeds,
cherry pits,
peach pits, and
plum pits
contain the
toxin cyanide.
• Signs of
cyanide
poisoning
include
vomiting, heavy
breathing, apnea
tachycardia,
cardiac
arrhythmias,
coma, skin
irritation.
• In some cases,
antidotes are
available. Other
treatments
include oxygen
therapy, fluids
and supportive
care.
• Also take note
that the leaves,
fruit, seeds and
bark of avocados
contain Persin,
which can cause
vomiting and
diarrhea in
dogs. Also, the
fat content is
not healthy for
dogs.

• Xylitol is a
sugar-free
sweetener most
often found in
chewing gum and
candy. In dogs,
it stimulates
the pancreas to
secrete insulin,
resulting in
hypoglycemia
(low blood
sugar). Xylitol
ingestion can
also cause
severe liver
damage.
• As few as two
pieces of gum
can be
hypoglycemia to
a 20 pound dog.
A pack of gum
can cause liver
damage.
• Signs of
toxicity can
occur within
30-60 minutes
and include
weakness,
drunken gait,
collapse and
seizures.

Certain foods,
while not
considered
toxic, can still
be unhealthy for
your dog. Avoid
any foods that
are high in fat,
sugar or sodium.
These foods can
contribute to
indigestion,
obesity,
dehydration,
electrolyte
imbalance and
more.

- Dairy
products may
be difficult for
dogs to digest.

- Corn cobs
and bones
can cause GI
obstruction.

- Cooked
bones may
splinter and
break easily,
risking GI
damage.
Like people, too
much junk food
can cause poor
condition and
decreased
energy. Remember
that your dog is
smaller than you
and may be
sensitive. What
seems like "just
a bite" for you
is more like a
small meal for
your dog.